7 Christmas gift ideas for US Special Operations Command

Thanks PFC (Join to see) for sharing the wish list. I expect my old friend who commands SOCOM General Tony Thomas is aware of the following recommendations.
I expect he is guiding his staff to push for recommendations which make sense for near to long term operational efficiency and effectiveness for each Special Operations organization and capability as well as all of SOCOM.
Images:
1. The Missouri National Guard assists Atchison County authorities with personnel and a UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter to repair levee L550 near Phelps City, Missouri, amid a fight against Missouri river flooding, June 21, 2011.
2. Members of SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team Two prepare to launch one of the team's SEAL Delivery Vehicles from the back of Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Philadelphia on a training exercise.
3. A US Air Force AC-130H Spectre, flown by the 4th Special Operations Squadron near Hurlburt Field, Florida.
4. The MH-6 Little Bird, only found in the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, is a light utility helicopter modified to externally transport several combat troops.

"Here is the Christmas list from the article:
1. Create a Marine Corps “Advice and Assist Regiment” for MARSOC
The Marine Raiders have traditionally, as their name suggests, carried out raids. So, why not create an “Advise and Assist” Regiment, similar to the “Advise and Assist” brigades the Army is setting up? This would enable the Marines to let the Raiders to focus on direct action.

2. Add the Coast Guard’s Maritime Safety & Security Teams to SOCOM
These Coast Guard units specialize in counter-terrorism and have been trusted to protect major events, including the Olympics and the national conventions of the Republican and Democratic parties.

3. Bring back the Army Reserve Special Forces groups
During the Cold War, the Army Reserve had two Special Forces groups: the 11th and 12th. During the draw-down after the Cold War, they were deactivated. Perhaps it’s time to bring them back, given the heavy workload of active Army and National Guard special forces groups.

4. Add the Coast Guard’s Maritime Security Response Team to JSOC
This Coast Guard unit could be a very useful asset for Joint Special Operations Command, which controls Delta Force and SEAL Team Six. It can carry out a number of missions similar to DEVGRU, but since Coast Guard personnel also have law enforcement powers, they can serve warrants. Think of it as an international, “no-knock” warrant service team, and a nice way to backstop these other elite units.

5. A replacement for the Little Bird
The MH-6 and AH-6 “Little Bird” helicopters used by the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment are getting a little old. We’re thinking the Army’s UH-72 Lakota would be an excellent replacement — especially since Airbus is already pitching an armed version of this nifty little chopper.

6. A new Spectre gunship
The AC-130H has been a reliable means of support for SOCOM. Just one problem: The airframes are mostly based on the older C-130H airframe. The stretched C-130J-30 would make for a nice platform for a new generation of Spectres.

7. A new SEAL Delivery Vehicle
The current Mk 8 Mod 1 SEAL Delivery Vehicle isn’t bad, but it is a “wet” SDV. This means the SEALs are exposed to the water. While this may be unavoidable in some cases, enabling SEALs to stay dry longer and not use up the air in their tanks when operationally possible would be a good thing. Reviving the Advanced SEAL Delivery System is a good start."

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